How does the Chinese Super League compare to the Hyundai A-League?
It’s hard to compare. There are some similarities like the physical nature of the game but there are a lot of differences. There are a lot of stoppages in play. There seems to be fouls left, right and centre, and the stretcher must come on at least 10 times a game. I’ve also learnt I can’t talk or argue with referees, especially since they can’t speak English. But, like Australia, there are some really good players, both Chinese and foreigners. Q: What was your thinking when it came to taking another loan spell rather than having time off followed by a pre-season in Brisbane? A: I always said the season in Australia is too short. That’s why I have been hoping to get a loan deal in the off-season for the past few years. I’m 26 now and want to play as many games as I can: 21 is just too few. However, with the league expanding to 10 teams, it’s great, especially in Queensland. I can’t wait for those fixtures (against the other Queensland sides). Q: What are your thoughts on the developmen
